The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Blending families isn't easy and you can feel alone in the struggle. But did you know there are several prominent step-families found in the Bible?
Smart stepmom, author Laura Petherbridge offers heartfelt insights and solutions for navigating big emotions in complex homes. Her new book is Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families. God's people have always included families with complex configurations, strained dynamics, and serious problems. The fact that complex, imperfect families have always been part of God's family is good news! In today's conversation, you'll learn:
3:00 53 percent of kids come from complex families, going between two homes
9:00 When my dad got remarried and I got a step-mom...
14:15 When children feel they lost dad to the new stepmom/stepfamily
18:00 When you feel offended by your step-kids
22:15 If a child senses you look down on the other family, he will side with the other family as the underdog
25:00 You don't see two women who hate each other more (Sarah and Hagar)
Connect with Laura and get her book, Stepfamilies of the Bible at thesmartstepmom.com.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by clutter, today's expert Katy Joy Wells is here to help with steps you can implement today!
She's helped more than 250,000 families take control of their homes by solving the real clutter problem--what's underneath it all? What if your clutter isn't just a mess problem — it's a heart problem?
Katy is the host of The Maximized Minimalist (5M downloads!) and author of Making Home Your Happy Place. She joins Arlene to unpack why traditional decluttering never sticks. Katy breaks down the 4 types of clutter, shares her CBT-rooted 4S Framework for letting go without the guilt, and draws a freeing distinction between clutter and everyday mess.
You'll also get to hear some of Katy's story and how her challenges led her to start decluttering. Let's learn together how to declutter without being overwhelmed by taking small, practical steps.
2:07 The 4 types of clutter: the "clutter onion" framework
6:52 How to overcome scarcity and identity clutter
10:59 Too many toys?
11:31 Set physical boundaries as your decluttering goal
17:54 Katy's story and her shift to holistic decluttering
22:05 Pull the weed by the root — why clutter comes back and how to stop it
27:37 Navigating sentimental clutter & guilt clutter

Listen to Katy's podcast, The Maximized Minimalist, grab a copy of her new book, Making Home Your Happy Place, and connect with Katy on Instagram @katyjoywells.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you've ever felt guilty for struggling with anxiety or have a child who wrestles with worry, this conversation is for you. Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and counselor, is on the show to talk about her latest book, Prayers for Peace of Mind: Scripture and Encouragement for Days of Anxiety, Worry and Stress.
Holley shares practical and compassionate tools for families navigating fear and worry, sharing on what God wants us to do with our anxieties, and what He really means when He says, "Do not fear."
3:27 How to turn your anxiety into excitement
5:58 Emotions: great messengers, terrible bosses
8:00 The real reason social media makes you anxious
13:22 You are beloved-- anchor yourself in this truth
16:30 Introverts, anxiety and the overstimulation connection
23:41 How to signal to your kids that they are safe
27:27 The prayer that carried Holley through her hardest season

Connect with Holley Gerth and grab a free, 5-day excerpt of her book at holleygerth.com/peace.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

With his signature whimsy and curiosity, bestselling author Bob Goff takes us on a journey with the Savior in his new book, A Journey with Jesus: An Interactive Guide Through the Holy Land. Bob shares what being in Israel and walking where Jesus walked taught him about wonder. You'll hear about Bob's adventures in the cockpit of an airplane, the tenacity of faithful friends, and the beauty of experiencing life in person (not just watching a screen).
2:39 The Power of Second Touches and Authenticity
3:53 Making Bible Study Accessible for All
7:21 The Importance of Genuine Curiosity
13:00 The Value of Lame Friends and What They Can Teach Us
18:06 Keeping Eyes Fixed on Jesus Amidst Challenges
19:52 The Impact of Curiosity and Travel
Connect with Bob Goff and grab his book at bobgoff.com.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Abbie Halberstadt, mother of 10 kids and author of You Bet Your Stretch Marks, joins Arlene to dismantle the myth that moms should "love every minute" of parenting. Being a parent stretches your capacity like nothing else, but it also fills you with immense joy and has a lasting impact. Motherhood is good.
Abbie shares practical wisdom on prioritizing heart work over housework and reclaiming parental authority in a culture that overemphasizes children's emotions. This is a Biblical conversation for any mom who feels overwhelmed, frustrated that the kids won't listen, or guilty that she's not enjoying motherhood "enough."
05:17 - The myth of "loving every minute" of motherhood
10:08 - Dealing with comparison and mom guilt
12:18 - The danger of making parenting your identity
14:45 - Prioritizing heart work over housework
18:39 - Teaching kids to serve vs. being served
25:09 - "My kids won't listen to me" - understanding parental authority
26:30 - The problem with emotion-centered parenting
29:21 - Why kids need to know that "mama means what she says"
Learn more about Abbie Halberstadt on https://misformama.net/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/m.is.for.mama/
Check out Abbie's podcast, M is For Mama, and grab her book, You Bet Your Stretch Marks, anywhere books are sold.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.